Transparency Verdict
Keith Hawthorne Hyundai Of Gastonia earns a B.
Mostly honest. Stay alert.
Fair on the big stuff, but there are small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully before you sign.
Developing confidence — based on 6 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Gastonia, NC
Collected Sep 13, 2025 – Dec 17, 2025 · Updated Jul 15, 2026
The full story
Why Keith Hawthorne Hyundai Of Gastonia earned this grade
Between September 2025 and December 2025, CarEdge negotiated or logged 6 verified deals with this dealership. We pulled the doc fee, the add-ons, and the gap between advertised and out-the-door price from each one. Then we graded them the way a friend in the business would: on the things that actually cost you money.
✓ What they do well
1 thingThe price you see is the price you get
Their quoted selling price almost exactly matches the advertised listing price. No mystery markup, no surprise "market adjustment."
! Where to push back
2 thingsDoc fee is slightly padded
$799 is $26 above the NC average of $773. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.
TipAsk them to match the average. If they won't, factor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.
Add-ons show up on most deals
50% of quotes include dealer add-ons, averaging $1,744. Expect them to try to include something — paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, VIN etching.
TipNearly all aftermarket add-ons are optional and removable. Say "please take those off the quote" and watch the OTD drop.
6 verified OTD quotes from Keith Hawthorne Hyundai Of Gastonia
Real out-the-door worksheets, not reviews. Click “View Quote” on any row to see the price breakdown.
Recent Quotes
Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions
3 vehicle transactions — 6 individual quotes
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Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Keith Hawthorne Hyundai Of Gastonia
- Doc fee is $399 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
- Expect ~$872 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
- Dealer markup is about 5% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Keith Hawthorne Hyundai Of Gastonia charge?
Based on 6 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Keith Hawthorne Hyundai Of Gastonia charges a $799 documentation fee and averages $872 in dealer add-ons when present. Keith Hawthorne Hyundai Of Gastonia earns Transparency Grade B (87.2/100).
What is Keith Hawthorne Hyundai Of Gastonia's doc fee?
Keith Hawthorne Hyundai Of Gastonia charges a typical documentation fee of $799. The NC average is $773. This is based on 6 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Keith Hawthorne Hyundai Of Gastonia add mandatory add-ons?
Keith Hawthorne Hyundai Of Gastonia adds an average of $872 in dealer add-ons when present. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.
Is Keith Hawthorne Hyundai Of Gastonia a good dealer?
Keith Hawthorne Hyundai Of Gastonia has a transparency score of 87.2/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 6 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
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How we know this
Every number on this page came from a real deal.
Most dealer review sites scrape star ratings and count angry posts. We do the opposite. CarEdge shops for cars alongside thousands of real buyers every week — and when we negotiate on their behalf, we capture the full out-the-door breakdown the dealer sends back.
For Keith Hawthorne Hyundai Of Gastonia in Gastonia, NC, that has meant 6 verified OTD quotes across 1 negotiated deals logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual doc fee, the actual add-ons, and the actual final price — not a salesperson's promise.
Fee Transparency
30%Is the doc fee reasonable, or is it just profit? We compare it against the state average — and the legal cap, where one exists.
Add-on Behavior
30%How often does the dealer try to stick on paint protection, theft deterrent, or nitrogen tires? And when they do, how much do they cost you?
Price Accuracy
30%Does the advertised listing price match what you'd actually sign for? We flag dealers whose out-the-door diverges from the listing.
Data Quality
10%More data = more trustworthy grade. Dealers with lots of recent, complete quotes score higher for consistency.
The four numbers behind the grade
Weighted ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to B.
Doc Fee Comparison
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